Description

4-Methylbenzenethiosulfinic Acid S-(4-Methylphenyl) Ester is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS registry number 6481-73-8. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of sulfur-containing heterocycles and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those containing thioether or sulfoxide moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides where specific sulfur-based functional groups are required for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor in the development of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying sulfur transfer reactions and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Ligand Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylbenzenethiosulfinic Acid S-(4-Methylphenyl) Ester
CAS No.	6481-73-8
Molecular Formula	C14H14O2S2
Molecular Weight	278.39 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Toluenethiosulfinic Acid S-p-Tolyl Ester; Bis(4-methylphenyl) Thiosulfinate; 4,4'-Dimethyldiphenyl Thiosulfinate; S-(4-Methylphenyl) 4-Methylbenzenethiosulfinate; Thiosulfinic acid, S-(4-methylphenyl) 4-methylphenyl ester; 1-Methyl-4-[[(4-methylphenyl)sulfinyl]sulfanyl]benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylbenzenethiosulfinic Acid S-(4-Methylphenyl) Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results from HPLC, NMR, and other analytical techniques is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.